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About Ragged Robin and Peanut


About Peanut and Ragged Robin


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Perennial   
Vegetable   

Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia   
South America   

Types
not available   
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
6   
99+

Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps   
Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
7-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17   
Not Available   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
61.00 cm   
99+
45.72 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
91.44 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown   
Tan, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Yellow   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Green, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Sandy   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season   
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove deadheads   
No pruning needed   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers   
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium   

Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Not Available   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
Not Available   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects   
Flying insects, Insects   

Allergy
allergic reaction   
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems   
Good for skin, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Seeds   

Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant   
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi   
ARACHIS hypogaea   

Common Name
Ragged Robin   
Peanut   

In Hindi
Ragged Robin   
मूंगफली   

In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke   
Erdnuss   

In French
Ragged Robin   
Cacahuète   

In Spanish
petirrojo desigual   
Maní   

In Greek
ragged Robin   
Αράπικο φιστίκι   

In Portuguese
Ragged Robin   
Amendoim   

In Polish
Ragged Robin   
Arachid   

In Latin
Robin ragged   
Peanut   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Equisetopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Fabales   

Family
Caryophyllaceae   
Fabaceae   

Genus
Lychnis   
Arachis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Dalbergieae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Faboideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
1000   
20

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Properties of Ragged Robin and Peanut

Wondering what are the properties of Ragged Robin and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Ragged Robin and Peanut. Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Ragged Robin does not have fragrant flowers. Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Peanut has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ragged Robin and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Peanut

Season and care of Ragged Robin and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Peanut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.

Ragged Robin and Peanut Physical Information

Ragged Robin and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Peanut are as follows:

Care of Ragged Robin and Peanut

Care of Ragged Robin and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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